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QwikConnect ROV classes
ROVs: The Workhorse of Subsea Science and Exploration Small unmanned submersibles called “marine remotely operated vehicles” or ROVs are deployed throughout the oil & gas industry—and in other industries such as scientific research, fisheries and aquaculture, oceanography, underwater archaeology, ocean exploration, and military/ defense—to perform inspection, repair, and maintenance functions in water too deep or too dangerous for divers. ROVs service sea floor drilling and processing operations with capabilities as diverse as trenching and drill support. The various classes of ROVs are distinguished by their size, maneuverability, methods of propulsion. Regardless of class, all ROVs are cable connected (tethered) to their support platform. In addition, ROVs share two key characteristics: a subsea-to-topside visual feed (typically an HD/SD TV which provides real-time or slow-scan viewing) and the ability to rise or submerge subsea. Autonomous underwater vehicles (AUVs) are a far different class of submersible, and do not employ a support tether.
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Observation Observation with payload Work class Bottom crawling Typical work-class ROV systems provide power levels ranging from 100 to 200 horsepower, and even as high as 330 HP. Trenching vehicles are equipped with 1500 HP electrical power for impressive thrust in either vertical or horizontal directions. In the past, ROVs have operated at 120V, but due to growing power requirements the industry is now adopting 270 and 240 VDC full wave rectification of 120/208 three phase AC for manned submersibles. Small inspection-class ROVs continue to operate in the 100–130 VAC range. During operation ROVs are linked to a host ship by a neutrally buoyant tether or, when working in rough conditions or in deeper water, a loadcarrying umbilical cable is used along with a tether management system ( T M S ) . The T M S is either a garage-like device which contains the ROV during lowering through the splash zone or, in the case of larger work-class ROVs, a separate assembly which sits on top of the ROV. The purpose of the TMS is to lengthen and shorten the tether as needed so that the cable drag effect of underwater currents is minimized. The umbilical is an armored cable that contains a group of electrical conductors and fiber optics that carry electric power, video, and data signals between the operator and the TMS. Some umbilical tethers are equipped with pneumatics to power work-class ROV equipment. Where used, the TMS then relays the signals and power for the ROV down the tether cable to power sonars, magnetometers, still cameras, manipulators, water samplers, cutting arms, or scientific instruments that measure water clarity, temperature, density, sound velocity, and light penetration.
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Interconnect Technology for ROVs ROVs are the backbone of a l l de epw a ter of f s h o r e operations: From installing assets and bringing wells online, to the complex business of decommissioning end-oflife fields. ROV equipment sets are pressure resistant, making it possible for the submersible to function and op era te in har sh and remote depths up to 10 , 0 0 0 fe et . I n the d e m a n d i n g d e e p -w a t e r o p e r a t i o n s environment, electrical engineers specifying interconnect technology must consider extremes in temperature, pressure, and corrosion when choosing appropriate cables and connector sets to bring power and data to equipment and tools. Connectors must be evaluated for mating durability and wire-to-connector termination durability by considering working conditions including cathodic delamination, corrosion due to dissimilar metals, and mechanical stress due to cable routing and wave action.
in elsatomers such as polyurethane and neoprene. Various other techniques and materials are available for front-end and back-end-to-cable sealing in subsea interconnects including:
Connector Sealing Technologies Glass-to-Metal Welding/Brazing Metal-to-Metal Seals Rubber-molded connectors Needle valves Tapered threads Potting/Adhesives/Sealants O-rings O-rings are the unsung hero of sealing, and when properly applied can yield reliable, high pressure sealing results. O-rings are small, cheap, suitable for high-mating cycle applications, easy to inspect, easily serviced and, as mentioned, extremely effective when proper attention is applied to engineering best-practices. These practices focus on gland design (or the relative advantages and disadvantages of axial face seals compared to radial piston or rod seals), as well as careful attention to metal-to-metal extrusion gaps, and O-ring groove widths.
Pressure resistant connectors are required on all ROVs for electrical and optical circuits interconnecting payload components and /or for umbilical connectivity topside. 10k psi is the Glenair SeaKing™ standard for ROV connectors. Connectors typically cutaway diagram employ front-end sealing technology that allows for showing replaceable wet underwater mating (not currently supplied by Nitrile or Buna-N (NBR) Glenair) and/or open-face exposure of connector O-ring seals that facilitate halves to subsea pressures (a major Glenair fast and trouble-free field replacement strength—see our revolutionary SeaKing Dual O-rings connector series later in this special edition of QwikConnect). Back-end sealing technology protects the termination zone for both cable and contact, and is a often a weak point in connector and cable sealing. Glenair brings over 60 years of mission-critical sealing expertise to our subsea intercon nect designs, including deep materials science fluency QwikConnect
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QwikConnect connector series were originally designed for shallower, lower pressure applications with shorter deployments. But today’s requirements for 10k psi high-pressure performance and deployments measured in weeks, not hours, call for both better mechanical design and harder 90 Shore-rated seals.
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O-Ring Extrusion
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^ O-rings with proper shore hardness can prevent the extrusion problems shown in this diagram.
Next to mechanical design, the proper application of materials science has the greatest impact on high-pressure sealing. Metallic and non-metallic materials must be evaluated for temperature extremes, fluid compatibility, abrasion resistance, gas decompression, and conductivity. Shore hardness is a particularly critical material selection criterion in high-pressure sealing applications as it directly impacts material performance under pressure. Extrusion gaps in the designedfor clearance between metal sub-assemblies, for example, can be problematic for O-rings with Shore hardness ratings under 90. Many legacy subsea
Many subsea applications utilize electrical and optical Pressure Balanced Oil Filled (PBOF) cables. PBOF cables use a compensating fluid-filled elastomeric tube as a conduit for the electrical and fiber optic lines. The elastomeric conduit allows the ocean pressure to transfer to the compensating fluid, equalizing the pressure differential. PBOF technology ha s b e en widely utilized in ocean science exploration, drilling systems, production ^ NOAA’s Hercules ROV recovers a basalt control systems, recruitment block experiment from towed sonar the sea floor arrays, and most importantly, for the interconnection of subsea floor structures and equipment. Special PBOF connectors are employed to enable the ROV to connect and disconnect flying lead PBOF cables for maintenance or equipment replacement. Glenair has developed a superior PBOF technology design that allows for faster, easier assembly and ease-of-repair in the field, and the utilization of both straight and sweeping, non-constricting 45° and 90° elbows. These improvements and a host of others are now available in Glenair SeaKing high-pressure connectors and coming soon in our revolutionary SuperG55 series. The SubSea/Marine Team at Glenair invites you to enjoy the rest of this special edition of QwikConnect and to contact the factory for applications and design-in support.
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Forum Engineering Technologies ROV Photo: NOAA
ROV Payloads The equipment that ROVs use to perform their underwater work is known as the “payload.” An ROV’s payload could include sonar, lights, video cameras, gyroscopes, navigation systems, thrusters, manipulators (robotic arms) and occasionally, still cameras and strobes. All of these devices require interconnection to power supplies, communication systems and controllers. Subsea equipment engineers must consider extremes in temperature, pressure, and corrosion when choosing subsea connectors. The ROV’s size and duty range can also influence connector choice. Glenair’s dedicated subsea engineers can work directly with ROV payload designers to select the best interconnect for the application.
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SeaKing™ Cable Connector Plug and Flange Connector Receptacle
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Hydrostatic test lab The Glenair marine /subsea technology team is unique in the industry having the ability to design, produce, validate, and test its complete range of subsea interconnect technologies using 100% in-house resources. Glenair’s hydrostatic lab is a dual-mode pressure test facility equipped with both large formfactor pressure vessels for testing complete cable assemblies, mated cable connectors, and even customer sub-assemblies. In addition, a small pressure vessel cell provides qualification and validation testing on discrete connector inserts and bulkhead connectors. Both the large pressure vessel and small pressure vessel systems can validate and test up to 16.5K psi, or 1 1/ 2 times Glenair’s standard 10,000 psi subsea connector rating. DISCRETE CONNECTOR TESTING: All Glenair subsea interconnects are subjected to 100% inspection and test Welcome to the lab, my friends! Lemme show you around.
1. Cable and subassembly staging
2. Large cable and subassembly pressure test bunker
LARGE PRESSURE VESSELS: Built to accommodate complete cable assemblies, mated connectors, and customer-supplied subassemblies. Each unit contains a 12" diameter X 72" depth test chamber accommodating speciment weights up to 1500 lbs. 6
TECHNICAL STAFF: Knowledgable and trained subsea specialists perform both in-house product qualification testing, as well as customer subassemblies.
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CONTROL ROOM: The modular consoles in the control room provide for up to 8 pressure circuits, operating in Manual mode or Automated. Each circuit is capable of a maximum of 16.5K psi. Monitors display: Automated Test Profiles, Data Acquisition, remote viewing of Test rooms and more. System is network connected for access to Profiles and distribution of test reports.
3. Hydrostatic test lab control room
4. Production connector staging
5. Small connector pressure test bunker
SeaKing™ and SuperG55™ QUALIFICATION TESTING: Both Glenair Series 70 SeaKing and SuperG55 rugged dry-mate subsea connectors have been tested and qualified to their 10K psi pressure rating—open-face and mated—in Glenair’s state-of-the-art hydrostatic test lab. Additional testing included mating cycles, salt spray, and electrical continuity Glenair Hydrostatic Test Lab Technical Specifications and Pressure Test Standards Pressure test profiles Automated or manual Maximum test pressure 16.5K psi Pressure, time, temperature, and Data acquisition types electrical performance Performance monitoring under I/R, continuity, insertion loss, and pressure backreflection (optical) Industry profiles All major oil & gas standards Yes, including customer-supplied Custom profiles subassemblies Working volume = Capacity (large pressure vessels) 12" diameter x 72" depth; Test specimen weight up to 1500 lbs.
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QwikConnect High-pressure subsea Ruggedized serial and high-speed electrical connectors Glass-sealed highpressure bulkhead feed-thrus Fiber optic and optoelectronic solutions Hazardous zone ATEx explosion-proof Commercial Oil & Gas and defense industry solutions
High-performance, mission-critical interconnect technologies with proven shipboard and subsea performance
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SeaKing 10K PSI high-density subsea connectors and cables
sneak peek: Marine Molded dry mate submersion-zone connectors
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sneak peek: SuperG55 dry-mate
Series 80 AquaMouse subsea and hermetic connectors
Glass-sealed high-pressure to 30K PSI hermetic bulkhead connector feed-thrus and HTHP
Series 22 GeoMarine® 5K PSI transition-zone and subsea connectors and cables
10K PSI underwater electrical connectors
MIL-DTL-28876 qualified Navy fiber optic connectors, termini, and backshells
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SERIES 70
SeaKing
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10K PSI / 700 Bar / 7000m open-face or mated, dual O-ring equipped, high-density, high-voltage, fiber optic and hybrid electrical/optical subsea connectors
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eaKing is an innovative new connector series that eliminates a broad range of mechanical design weaknesses found in many of today’s high-pressure subsea connector families. From its double O-ring seals and retractable engaging nut, to its multi-keyed mating interface, the SeaKing represents a bold new approach to subsea power and signal connectivity. Ideally suited for offshore oil & gas, military/defense, oceanographic research, and other harsh-environment subsea applications, the dry-mate connector series is built for optimal durability and reliability. Tested to 15,000 PSI (open face and mated), and equipped with integrated dual O-ring seals, marine bronze coupling nuts, corrosion-resistant stainless steel shells and high-pressure contact inserts with gold-plated signal contacts, special RF and fiber optic solutions, the Series 70 SeaKing is today’s most advanced high-density signal and standard-density power subsea connector available.
High density, small formfactor connector Redundant dual O-ring seals ensure highpressure performance Signal, power, RF Coax, and optical contact arrangements Five shell sizes with 4–109 contacts (#16, #20, and #22) Stainless steel construction with anti-galling marine bronze engaging nut Full-mate inspection ports Easy O-ring replacement Key and keyway polarization
STANDARD CONFIGURATIONS
Cable Connector Plug (CCP) 10
Bulkhead Connector Receptacle (BCR)
Flange Connector Receptacle (FCR)
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SERIES 70 HIGH-PRESSURE 10K PSI / 700 BAR / 7000 M
SeaKing high-density subsea connectors and cable assemblies Key mechanical and environmental features
Sealing: The Series 70 SeaKing is the best sealed subsea connector on the market. All critical interfaces, including bulkhead seals, glass-to-metal insert seals, mating interface bore seals, and face seals are fully redundant ensuring 10K PSI protection, even in the event of a single-seal failure. Mating: SeaKing utilizes a modified UNC (coarse) mating interface with added clearance to reduce bio-fouling and facilitate rapidadvance mating. The marine bronze coupler on the plug is equipped with thread flats as well as knurling and is less susceptible to galling than standard steel engaging nuts. Polarized keys and keyways prevent both thread damage and mismating. Ease-of-Use: Multiple PBOF backshell indexing points, indexable flange FCRs, full-mate inspection ports, retractable engaging nuts, and other features make SeaKing the most user-friendly subsea connector on the market. Retractable engaging nut retention ring for easy O-ring inspection/replacement
Coupling lock set screw (3 places)
SeaKing Flange Connector Receptacles feature a removable spoked body and indexable flange Indexable flange
Wrench flats
Multiple PBOF backshell indexing points
Accessory thread and overmold features
Disengage flange to rotate body for multiple clocking positions Full-mate inspection port Dual O-rings
Dual O-rings
Replaceable Nitrile or Buna-N (NBR) O-ring seals facilitate fast and trouble-free field replacement
Available pressure-balanced oil filled (PBOF) back end for use with oil-filled cables
Dual O-rings
BCR showing keyway-assisted mating and polarization feature and wrench flats for reliable, secure attachment to pressure bulkheads
Series 70 SeaKing™ cable assemblies are available from the factory with special 10,000 psi overmolded cable-to-plug connector environmental sealing.
Revolutionary PBOF swivel assembly features kink-proof hose swivel, straight, 45° and 90° routing, and superfast assembly
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SeaKing high-density subsea connectors and cable assemblies Available connectors and cable assemblies SeaKing™ CONNECTOR SERIES OVERVIEW 700-001
SeaKing™ Cable Connector Plug (CCP), 10,000 psi rated (mated condition), subsea environment, solder termination 700-006
SeaKing™ Flange Connector Receptacle (FCR), 10,000 psi rated (open face and mated), subsea environment, solder termination, indexable flange 700-007
SeaKing™ Bulkhead Connector Receptacle (BCR), 10,000 psi rated (open face and mated), subsea environment, solder termination TURNKEY OVERMOLDED AND REPAIRABLE CABLE ASSEMBLIES AND SPECIAL CONFIGURATIONS
Transparent overmold test sample demonstrates Glenair’s harsh-environment, high-pressure cable overmolding and cable termination expertise (no voids, 360° material adhesion and cosmetic perfection)
10K psi overmolded CCP assembly
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10K psi overmolded 75 Ohm Repairable wire mesh gripCoax hybrid assembly equipped topside CCP cable
FCR assembly with flange mounting points and indexed flange
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Special Oil & Gas industry NE 606 overmolded cable
SERIES 70 HIGH-PRESSURE 10K PSI / 700 BAR / 7000 M
SeaKing high-density subsea connectors and cable assemblies PBOF cable attachment accessories REVOLUTIONARY PBOF SWIVEL HOSE ATTACHMENT ACCESSORIES
Hose barb fittings for PBOF cable assemblies are the perennial weak link in subsea oil & gas applications. Kinked and twisted hoses, leaky fittings, corroded hose clamps, and general poor performance characterize most existing solutions. The Glenair PBOF swivel hose attachment for SeaKing connectors solves these problems and more. Designed from the sea floor up to perform flawlessly and reliably, this revolutionary attachment puts an end to the long list of field maintenance problems associated with oil-filled cable applications.
Straight, 45°, and 90° “full radius” angle and profile hose routing Hose angle adjustment feature eliminates risk of oil leakage
interlocking teeth
Corrosion-resistant materials used throughout Threaded couplers with safety set-screws for fail-safe leak and decoupling protection—no special tools required for assembly Compact PBOF compression fitting with 340° hose swivel action Support for the broad range of hose diameters and wall thicknesses
Interlocking teeth on SeaKing plug connectors interface with corresponding teeth on the PBOF swivel hose attachment to facilitate easy indexing and routing of hose assemblies
Elastomer Tubing
Optional Fill Port
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hose barb swivel attachment
Revolutionary swivel hose barb compression attachment eliminates twisting and damage in PBOF assemblies
M 45°
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Pressure Rating Electrical Materials
Shock Vibration
The complete range of SeaKing PBOF hose compression fittings includes straight, 45°, and 90° full radius profile versions; with and without integrated oil fill ports
SeaKing Performance Specifications Plug: 10,000 psi, mated condition per ISO 13628-6 Receptacles: 10,000 psi mated and open face 600 V typical per MIL-STD-202, Method 301 5 GOhm insulation resistance at 500 VDC per MIL-STD-202, Method 302 Salt Spray (corrosion) MIL-STD-202, Method 101 Humidity (steady state) MIL-STD-202, Method 103 Thermal Cycle ISO 13628-6 30G Mechanical Shock per ISO 13628-6 5G Vibration per ISO 13628-6
threaded couplings Threaded PBOF compression nut and connector coupling nut (with additional safety set screw) provide for fast and easy assembly and prevent leaks and assembly decoupling
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RUGGED UNDERWATER DRY MATE ELECTRICAL
SuperG55
Bulkhead Connector Receptacle (BCR)
Factoryterminated overmolded Cable Connector Plug (CCP)
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Available in 3 shell sizes, the SuperG55 is manufactured from 316L Stainless Steel with insert molded contact assemblies designed for pressure-sealed applications up to 10K psi mated and unmated. Intermateable and intermountable with other “55” series connectors, the Glenair solution introduces a long list of product innovations designed to improve performance and durability. Our PBOF versions, To facilitate 360° indexing of the for example, utilize easy-tobulkhead keyway, SuperG55 FCR designs are now equipped assemble threaded fittings with removable, spoked-body which deliver both superior and indexable flange—a proven sealing performance while innovation borrowed from reducing installation time. Glenair Series 70 SeaKing Other innovations include full-mate inspection windows, To improve assembly speed improved solder cup contact and electrical performance, design, improved potting the SuperG55 CCP is and sealing, and more. Cable equipped with extendedplugs and receptacles are length solder cups and an available in attachable (userauxiliary potting cap for terminatable) versions or post-soldering wire-tofactory overmolded singlecontact sealing ended whips. 14
Flange Connector Receptacle (FCR)
10,000 psi mated/ unmated (approx. 22,500ft/7,000m) Recessed plug socket contacts for safety Intermateable and intermountable with other “55” series connectors 3 shell sizes — 15, 20 and 24, with 3 to 21 contacts PBOF versions available 600 VDC, 5 to 18 Amps (dependent on conductor and cable size and make-up) Retractable, anti-galling coupling nuts prevent mismating and improve durability
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RUGGED UNDERWATER DRY-MATE ELECTRICAL
SuperG55
Tested and qualified for intermateability with popular “55” type interconnects SuperG55 Performance Specifications Mating Cycles 500 Operating -20°C to +90°C Temperature Voltage Rating 600 VDC / 440 VAC 5 to 18 Amps (dependant on Current (max.) contact and cable conductor sizes)
SUPERG55 FLANGE CONNECTOR RECEPTACLE (FCR)
SuperG55 Material/Finish 316L Stainless Steel/ Shells Passivated Insulator PEEK Insert Neoprene Copper alloy, gold Contacts plated O-rings Nitrile Overmold and Polyurethane or Cable Neoprene
UNIVERSAL CCP SUPERG55 FOR EITHER MOLDED OR PRESSUREBALANCED OIL-FILLED CABLE CONFIGURATIONS Retaining ring and washers
Locking ring and grub screw O-ring seal
Shortened coupling nut allows positive visual alignment of connector keyways
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NON-STANDARD MATERIALS: Other material options are available Filler cap and seal as part of our non-catalog offerings including Anodized aluminium, Titanium, and Aluminium Bronze. Hose CONTACT CON RR pbofbp Glenair is also able to supply SuperG55 interconnects in SIZE RR pbofbp CONTACT CONFIGURATIONS AVA composite thermoplastic (PEEK) to meet application requirements Innovative universal for reduced cathodic corrosion as 15 threaded PBOF back 55XX-1502 55X 55XX-1503 55XX-1504* well as weight reduction without 2#12 6 3#12 4#16 end eliminates lowaffecting connector performance. tech hose collet
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SERIES 802
AquaMouse
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riginally developed for petroleum pipeline inspection equipment, Series 802 connectors are available in ten sizes from 1 to 130 contacts and equipped with Viton® O-rings to withstand exposure to corrosive chemicals and high temperature environments. These connectors feature high density crimp Mighty Mouse inserts, 316 stainless steel or marine bronze shells and a piston O–ring for hydrostatic sealing. Series 802 insulated wire, panel mount receptacles can be ordered as square flange, in–line or jam–nut versions. Choose integral shield termination platform or accessory thread for use with a variety of strain relief options. Crimp style gold–plated crimp contacts accept #12–30 wire. Connectors are backfilled with epoxy potting compound. Hermetic glass–sealed connectors come with solder cup contacts (non-removable) or PC tails. 100% tested to meet 1 x 10-7 cc/sec helium leakage. Open face pressure rating 3500 PSI.
3500 psi pressure rated High-temperature and corrosive chemicalresistant Viton® or Nitrile O-rings Ultraminiature #23 contacts Size #20, #20HD, #16, #12, #8 signal, power, fiber optic and shielded contacts Discrete connectors and turnkey cable assemblies Tooled Contact Arrangements Contact Legend #23
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#20
#16
#12
AQUAMOUSE CONNECTOR CONFIGURATIONS AND CLASSES
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Series 802 BCR
Series 802 FCR
Series 802 Hermetic BCR
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SERIES GLA 20 Marine Molded Underwater Interconnect Assemblies G
lenair Marine Molded series connectors are used in remotely operated vehicles, underwater lighting systems, underwater video monitoring systems and other subsea applications. Available in both rubber molded cable and inline versions, as well as glassfilled epoxy bulkhead versions, the Marine Molded series is a reliable and cost-effective interconnect technology for high-pressure subsea applications up to 10K psi mated condition. Available in a wide range of high-pressure insert molded contact arrangements, with size #16 to size #0 contacts, and from two to eight circuits. Gold-Plated Pins
Neoprene Jacket
Neoprene Body
10,000 psi (mated) pressure rating 7.5 Amps to 200 Amps Two to eight contacts Catalog and custom cable options Chemically resistant
Molded O-Ring
Neoprene Body
Neoprene Jacket
Gold-Plated Socket Contacts
Male Cable Assembly Glass-Filled Epoxy Body
Female Cable Assembly
O-Ring
Gold-Plated Pins
Male Bulkhead Connector 20
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Stainless Steel Nut and Washer Solder Cup Pins
SERIES GLA20
Marine Molded Underwater Interconnect Assemblies Specifications, contact arrangements and accessories
Male Bulkhead Connector
Contacts O-Rings Nut, Washer Cable Bulkhead Connector Body Voltage Rating Current Rating Temperature Rating
Specifications Copper Alloy, Gold-Plated Nitrile Stainless Steel Neoprene insulation, Stranded Copper Conductor Glass-Filled Epoxy 600 VDC See Contact Arrangements -55o C to +105o C
2 contacts
Contact Arrangements and Current Rating 3 contacts
1 #10 Contact 1 #12 Contact 10 Amps G2
1 #10 Contact 2 #12 Contact 10 Amps G3
4 contacts 1 #12 Contact 3 #16 Contacts 7.5 Amps G4
1 #10 Contact 3 #12 Contacts 7.5 Amps K4
5 contacts
6 contacts
8 contacts
1 #10 Contact 4 #16 Contacts 7.5 Amps K5
1 #10 Contact 5 #16 Contacts 7.5 Amps K5
1 #10 Contact 7 #16 Contacts 6 Amps K8
ACCESSORIES
Locking Sleeves
O-Rings
Locking Sleeves enable a mated pair of cable assemblies to be locked together, preventing accidental unmating. Material: Delrin.
Male
Cable Part No. GL20G*P GL20K*P GL20G*S GL20K*S
Replacement O-Rings for bulkhead connectors. Material: Nitrile
Female
Type Male Male Female Female
Sleeve Part No. GL20G401 GL20K403 GL20G402 GL20K404
Cable Part No. GL30G GL30K
O-Ring 2-213 2-217
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VITREOUS GLASS TECHNOLOGY ADVANTAGES
HIGH-RELIABILITY
Glass-sealed Hermetic Connectors
Resolve gas, moisture and particle ingress problems with advanced-performance glasssealed hermetic connectors
Superior pressure resistance to 32,000+ PSI Hundreds of designs, including long-length bulkhead feed-thrus and penetrators Higher resistance to extreme operating temperatures to 260°+ C Superior mechanical strength No material breakdown or aging over time Helium leak rate <1X10-7 cc/sec to 1X10-10
CIRCULAR GLASS-SEALED HERMETIC CONNECTORS AVAILABLE WITH ACCELERATED LEAD TIMES
MIL-DTL-26482 22
MIL-DTL-83723
MIL-DTL-38999 (QPL)
MIL-DTL-5015
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Series 80 Mighty Mouse
MIL-DTL-38999 AND OTHER
Glass-Sealed Hermetic Connectors
GEOPHYSICAL AND OFFSHORE CONFIGURATIONS
GeoMarine® doublestart hermetic connector
Hermetic power connector
Single-way tool joint hermetic connector
Hermetic probe connector
Hermetic bulkhead penetrator
HIGH-SPEED/SHIELDED DESIGNS
Triax hermetic
Hybrid coax/signal hermetic
Quadrax hermetic
MT ribbon fiber optic hermetic
RECTANGULAR PACKAGES
MIL-DTL-24308 QPL hermetic
Hybrid coax/signal hermetic ALSO AVAILABLE:
Series 79 Micro-Crimp hermetic
MIL-DTL-83513 type micro-D hermetics
Sealed panel-mount micro-D hermetic
Well-Master™ 260° high-temperature Micro-D
MIL-DTL-38999 QPL PIN AND SOCKET HERMETICS
Series I Scoop-proof 3 Point Bayonet Coupling
Series II Low-profile 3 Point Bayonet Coupling
Series III Scoop-proof Triple Start, Self-Locking
Series IV Scoop-proof Breech Lock
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SERIES 22
Geo-Marine
®
High-pressure harsh-environment connectors and overmolded cables for towed array and other high-pressure/submersible applications
D
esigned for use in oceanographic, geophysical and other severe industrial environments, Glenair Series 22 Geo-Marine® Connectors and Cables are the ultimate harsh-environment power and signal connector solution. Built to withstand hydrostatic pressures up to 5,000 PSI and exposure to extreme temperatures and corrosives, the Series 22 Geo-Marine® is ideally suited for applications such as US Navy towed array sonar systems, military land vehicles, submersibles and ROV’s, offshore-oil drilling equipment, seabed exploration, pipeline inspection systems, well monitoring equipment, and digital seismic streamers. Geo-Marine® plugs are equipped with arctic coupling nuts—made from marine-grade naval bronze— with easy-to-grip castellated knurling and a powerful ratcheted anti-decoupling mechanism which guarantees reliable mating and demating performance in even the harshest environments. Supplied as discrete connectors— or more typically in build-to-print overmolded cable assemblies. 24
Geo-Marine® 5000 psi pressure rated Marine Grade 316 stainless steel machined shells and Naval Bronze coupling rings High-pressure environmental and hermetically sealed receptacles for field applications Power and signal contact arrangements from 2 to 128 contacts Anti-vibration ratcheted coupling nuts with castellated knurling Available Viton® overmolded cable assemblies
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SERIES 22
Geo-Marine® Connectors High-pressure environmental and hermetic connectors
Geo-Marine® Range of Offerings Series 22 Geo-Marine® connectors are supplied with either fused-glass (“H” hermetic class) or high grade thermoplastic (“E” environmental class) insulators. Both classes of connectors are supplied with rugged, corrosion-resistant materials. Low-profile and scoopproof cable plugs and receptacles, as well as bulkhead feed-thrus are available. Specially-designed cable sealing backshells as well as EMI/RFI shield termination backshells and environmentally-sealed protective covers complete the range of discrete product offerings. 35 insert arrangements (contact sizes #12, #16, #20 and #22) are tooled and fully available.
WIDE RANGE OF PLUG CONFIGURATIONS WITH ANTI-GALLING ARCTIC COUPLING NUTS
Cable plug with accessory threads
Cable plug with overmold adapter
Panel-mounted plug
Factory overmolded plug
HIGH-PRESSURE ENVIRONMENTAL AND HERMETIC RECEPTACLE CONFIGURATIONS
Jam Nut
In-Line
Square Flange
Solder-Mount
Bulkhead Feed-Through
RUGGEDIZED STAINLESS STEEL BACKSHELLS AND OTHER CONNECTOR ACCESSORIES
Environmental strain relief backshell
Overmolding adapter
Right-angle strain relief backshell
Environmentally sealed protective covers
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SERIES ITS-Ex Industrial-strength power and signal connector series qualified for use in hazardous zone interconnect applications D
esigned for safe operation in petrochemical refineries, oil & gas drilling platforms, and other explosion zone applications, the Glenair ITS-Ex series connector is optimized for life-of-system durability and reliability. Qualified by the globally-recognized IEC and IECEx standards bodies, the connector series is suitable for use in application areas where flammable gases and vapors are present as a normal condition of operation (group IIC) and with temperature classes T6 and T5, zones 1 and 2; and for applications where potentially flammable dust is present as a normal condition of operation (group IIIC) and with temperature classes T80°C and T95°C in zone 21 and 22. Series ITS-Ex is designed for easy and repeatable termination of armored and unarmored cables built to IEEE 45, IEC, BS, DIN, and JIC standards. A full range of power and signal contacts, from size #16 to size #0 in over 40 insert arrangements are available to address all common voltage, wire size and connector service class ratings. Special Ex design attributes of the series include an integral labyrinth flame path cooling zone, 2-part epoxy potting well, fixed in-line receptacles for attachment of cables to cable management brackets and trays, set screw (grub screw) secured protective safety covers, and durable life-of-system Ex marking labels. 26
Utilizes all standard features of 5015 inserts, contacts, tools, etc. Grub nuts (set screw) to lock coupling nut Long plug barrels provide cooling zone Labyrinth gas exit port/ pathway augments cooling Accessory accommodation for potted glands Increased wall thickness Stainless steel and Marine Bronze available
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SERIES ITS-EX
IECEx/ATEx Qualified Explosive Zone Connectors RANGE OF APPLICATIONS Automotive refuelling or petrol stations Oil & gas extraction Oil refineries Gas pipelines and distribution Chemical processing plants Aircraft refuelling and hangars Transportation Pharmaceuticals Food processing Metal surface grinding Sugar refineries Grain handling and storage Coal mining
ATEX Marking 2460 II 2 G Ex db IIC T6, T5 Gb II 2 D Ex tb IIIC T80°C, T95°C Db IP68 -40ºC ≤ Tamb ≤ +40°C (T6, T80°C) or +55°C (T5, T95°C)
IECEx Marking Ex db IIC T6, T5 Gb Ex tb IIIC T80°C, T95°C Db IP68 -40ºC ≤ Tamb ≤ +40°C (T6, T80°C) or +55°C (T5, T95°C)
Glenair ITS-Ex series encompasses both in-line cable plugs and receptacles as well as fixed bulkhead-mountable designs
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QPL AND COMMERCIAL
MIL-PRF-28876
Fiber optic connection system Qualified MIL-PRF-28876 fiber optic connectors and MIL-PRF-29504 termini— Navy approved, in stock, and ready for immediate shipment M28876/2 receptacle with backshell
M28876/11 jam nut receptacle 28
M28876/7 plug with backshell
Connectors qualified to the complete requirements of MIL-PRF-28876 including plugs, wall-mount receptacles, jam-nut mount receptacles and in-line receptacles Multiple shell sizes and insert arrangements, including 2, 4, 6, 8, 18 and 31 channel layouts Backshells in straight, 45° and 90° configurations Corrosion-resistant and environmentally sealed Qualified MIL-PRF-29504/14 and /15 pin and socket termini and /3 dummy terminus Connectors, backshells and protective covers available for immediate, same-day shipment
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QPL AND COMMERCIAL
MIL-PRF-28876
Fiber optic connection system
Connector/Backshell Types Connector Type
Backshell Type
MIL-Spec
Wall Mount Receptacle
None Straight 45° 90°
M28876/1 M28876/2 M28876/3 M28876/4
Commercial Connector Type Code 03 13 23 33
In-Line Receptacle
Straight
M28876/5
15
None Straight 45° 90° None Straight 45° 90°
M28876/6 M28876/7 M28876/8 M28876/9 M28876/11 M28876/12 M28876/13 M28876/14
06 16 26 36 04 14 24 34
Plug
Jam Nut Receptacle
Qualified Fiber Optic Termini Military A Dia Typical Fiber Type Part Number (Microns) Type M29504/14-4131C 126.0 Multi Mode Pin Termini M29504/14-4132C 127.0 Multi Mode M29504/14-4135C 142.0 Multi Mode M29504/15-4171C 126.0 Multi Mode Socket Termini M29504/15-4172C 127.0 Multi Mode M29504/15-4175C 142.0 Multi Mode Dummy Terminus M29504/3-4038 Crimp sleeve is supplied with terminus assembly and may be ordered separately (see Table II). For terminus less crimp sleeve, omit C from end of part number. Consult factory for additional sizes.
Qualified QPL-29504 pin and socket termini Performance Requirements/Specifications -0.3 dB Typical (62.5/125) -0.3 dB Typical (9/125) Better than -40 dB - PC Polish • Better than Optical Back Reflection, Singlemode -50 dB - Enhanced PC Polish -28°C to +65°C (MIL-Spec Epoxy and Cable) Operating Temperature -55°C to +125°C (alternative Epoxy and Cable) Temperature (Thermal) Shock -40°C to +70°C, 5 Cycles Temperature Cycling -28°C to +65°C, 5 Cycles Temperature/Humidity Cycling -10°C to +65°C, 10 Cycles, 240 hours, 98% RH Temperature Life Aging +110°C, 240 hours, Dry Air Mating Durability 500 cycles 10 g Peak, 5-500 Hz sin./ 10.2 g RMS, 50-2000 Vibration - Sinusoidal Hz random Impact 8 Drops from 8 feet Crush Resistance 281 lbs, 7 Cycles Termini: 22 lbs min for 1 minute Cable Pull Out Force - Termini Connector: 162 lbs min for 10 minutes Turbine Fuel, Isopropyl Alcohol, Hydraulic Fluid Immersion Fluid, Lubricating Oil, Coolant, Tap- and seawater, 24 hrs Water Pressure 32 feet for 48 hours at +10°C to +35°C Mechanical Shock (High Impact) MIL-S-901, Grade A, Type B, Class I Corrosion Resistance (Salt Spray) 500 hours Sand and Dust 12 hours 0.75 inch flame for 10 sec. mated, 1.50 inch Flammability flame for 60 sec. unmated
Terminated and tested MILPRF-28876 fiber optic cable assembly
Insert Arrangements Pin Insert Face
Test Description Optical Insertion Loss, Multimode Optical Insertion Loss, Singlemode
*Performance Specifications/Requirements based on the use of MIL-PRF-24792 Epoxy and MIL-PRF-85045 Simplex and Breakout Shipboard Optical Fiber.
Size A or Size 11 Ins. Desig. 1 2 channels.
2
Size B or Size 13 Ins. Desig. 1 4 channels.
Socket Insert Face
Insert Key
1
1
2
1 2 3 4
2 1 4 3
1
Size C or Size 15 Ins. Desig. 2 6 channels.
1 2
3
6
2
4
5
4
1
Size C or Size 15 Ins. Desig. 1 8 channels.
3
4 8
2
6
5
1 3
4
6 7
7
8
1
1
Size F or Size 23 6 8 Ins. Desig. 2 18 channels. 12
2
3
3
11
6 8
7
7
11
12
13
16 18
Size F or Size 23 7 13 Ins. Desig. 1 24 31 channels.
2
2
6
3
2
13
17
1
1
25 31
30
18
2 7
3
3
29
16 17
8
8
14
14
13
24 25
29 31
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HARSH-ENVIRONMENT
Fiber Optic Interconnect Solutions
In-line fiber optic to copper media converter
Unlock the huge bandwidth of fiber optic connectors, cables, and ruggedized transceiver technologies
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lenair harsh-environment fiber optic connectors and board-level transceiver technologies are designed for harsh land, air, sea, and space environments and will operate reliably over very wide temperature ranges and high shock and vibration conditions. These proven technologies have been optimized to minimize size, weight and power and offer electrical-to-fiber conversion for Ethernet, video, signal aggregation and high-speed digital signals. Glenair also offers integration of electronics or opto-electronics into rugged connector packages and cable assemblies per specific customer requirements. We offer rapid response in-house electrical/PCB design, and mechanical connector/ backshell engineering from our vertically integrated factory.
Small form-factor transceiver 30
Signal aggregation media converter
7-port Ethernet switch
DVI video media converter
Photonic contacts and connectors
GLENAIR FIBER OPTICS Reduced size, weight, and power consumption Total EMI immunity, network security, increased transmission distance and ultra-high bandwidth High shock and vibration to support mission critical applications Wide operating temperature range: -40°C to +85°C and beyond Qualified, proven optoelectronic and fiber optic interconnect technologies for both commercial oil & gas and naval/defense applications.
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FIBER OPTICS AND OPTO-ELECTRONICS
Harsh-Environment, Small Form-Factor Optical Interconnect Solutions for Ethernet, video, and high-speed data HARSH ENVIRONMENT FIBER OPTIC CONNECTORS AND OPTO-ELECTRONIC TRANSCEIVERS
Opto-electronic transmitter and receiver contacts for Ethernet, video, and highspeed data High vibration and shock board-mount transmitters and receivers with Samtec surfacemount connectors
RF-over-fiber board-mount transceiver
High vibration and shock Bi-directional transceiver
Harsh-environment opto-electronic connectors for Ethernet, video, and high-speed data
EMI shielded PCB transceiver showing Samtec surfacemount connector and Glenair GC F/O interconnects
MIL-PRF-28876 US Navy qualified fiber optic connectors and termini
Eye-Beam® GMA Expanded-Beam IAW M83526
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Out look Good Ideas The founder of the Dayton Engineering Laboratories Company, the outfit that was to become Delco, was a man by the name of Charles Kettering. That’s his picture there on the cover of Time magazine. Kettering was an American inventor, engineer, businessman, and the holder of 186 patents. In addition to his work at Delco, he was head of research at General Motors from 1920 to 1947. Kettering was renowned for the practicality of his inventions. As he said, “I didn’t hang around much with…the executive fellows. I lived with the sales gang. They had some real notion of what people wanted.” Early automobiles required a hand crank for starting. Occasionally, when the spark lever was not properly set, the hand crank kicked back, causing serious injury: a broken wrist, arm, or shoulder. On a winter night in 1908, the result was much worse. Byron Carter, founder of Cartercar, came across a stalled motorist on Belle Isle in the middle of the Detroit River. He gallantly offered to crank the car for the stranded driver. When she forgot to retard the spark, the crank kicked and broke Carter’s jaw. Complications developed, and Carter later died of pneumonia. When Cadillac chief, Henry M. Leland, heard the news, he was distraught. Byron Carter was a friend and the car that kicked back was a Cadillac. “The Cadillac car will kill no more men if we can help it,” he told his staff. He called Charles Kettering. The engineers at Delco worked around the clock to solve the problem. Leland approved their revolutionary electric starter and generator for his 1912 model and placed an order for 12,000 units. The same basic technology is still used today in modern automobiles. Good ideas can come from any number of places. The end-user of a technology is invaluable when it comes to what does or doesn’t work. Sales and marketing types in the field are classic sources for this “voice of the customer” feedback. Knowledgeable engineers are equally valuable sources of good ideas—especially when it comes to clever ways to solve a problem. Often, a good idea can come from someone outside a system or industry, as folks “inside a bubble” can tend to be influenced by ingrained taboos and traditions. I have noticed here at Glenair that many of our best ideas originate with team members who are just plain not afraid to suggest a new way to tackle an old problem—regardless of what role they play in the organization. I absolutely cherish this behavior (what some folks call “acting like an owner”). Linus Pauling said “the best way to have a good idea is to have lots of ideas.” That sounds about right to me.
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Publisher Christopher J. Toomey
Managing Editor Marcus Kaufman
Editor/Art Director Mike Borgsdorf
Editor Carl Foote
Graphic Designer George Ramirez
Technical Consultant Jim Donaldson
Issue Contributors Mark Allen Brian Brown Brad Fisher Lutz Mueller Craig Smith Malcolm Hughes Guido Hunziker
Distribution Terry White QwikConnect is published quarterly by Glenair, Inc. and printed in the U.S.A. All rights reserved. © Copyright 2016 Glenair, Inc. A complete archive of past issues of QwikConnect is available on the Internet at www.glenair.com/ qwikconnect
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